We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My goal is to build a new house. Even though I have yet cash out my money, I have listed several building materials to purchase while my construction is ongoing. I have long been yiening to have a house of my own despite my age, but there has been no money to do that.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well for me. Givedirectly educated me to use my money wisely and gave me money despite my old age. The program is very good and the people are very sincere in their activities. I am greatful and always praying for them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I will used my money to purchase building materials and pay constractors for the construction of a new house. I will gave 6000 to my grand son to pay his tuition because the school put him out for tuition problem and the money will help settle his dept so that he will sit his test. I will buy two half bags of rice to enable us have food in the house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD ($278 USD)
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Someone is helping me and my sick husband with housing facility. Even though, the person is happy of us being here, but building my own house is my goal. My whole thinking has been how to provide food for my family. additionally, I have set a new goal with the help of Givedirectly transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is doing well and really helping many of us to achieve. Their transfer has help me in so many ways and nothing to say ugly about them.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
During war war 2, my dependable daughter was killed. I have many children, but she was really helpful to me. I developed pressure due to the worry and hardly sleep. I bought radio with part of my initial transfer to help me ease the stress. I normally play my traditional songs which sometimes help me to forget the past. I am purchasing house materials to build a house of my own through the help of Givedirectly cash transfer program.
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build a house for my family when I receive the transfer. Currently I live in a house that belongs to a Lady,but I'm uncomfortable here because whatever I do,I'm reminded by her that I'm living in a free house. My children cannot play anywhere around the house freely because it doesn't belong to us,and it affects them mentally,so I want to build a house so that my children and I can be at peace and play freely without anyone bothering you them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What really brought joy to my life over the last 6 months was when my foster daughter bought me clothes,slippers and food. I was happy because she thought of me and didn't forget me as a mother since she moved. I normally don't wear new clothes or slippers because I have a lot of children to feed,so by her sending me the clothes and slippers,I was able to wear something new to church first Sunday.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The challenges I'm facing currently are my health and my husband's health. I was diagnosed of sugar sickness few months ago and due to that,I can no longer do any farm work to support my family,and my husband came down with stroke few months ago also,he cannot walk. Due to our health problems, we can't do anything to support our family anymore, people have to help us with money,food and other things before we survive.
